Senior Embedded Software Engineer - AV Platform
NVIDIASenior Embedded Software Engineer - AV Platform
NVIDIALocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/10/2026
Compensation
$152,000 - $287,500 per year
Job description
The Autonomous Vehicles Platform Team at NVIDIA is seeking Senior Software Engineers and Architects to develop and enhance NVIDIA's automotive platform. This role focuses on creating innovative solutions for self-driving cars and integrating various vehicle subsystems into the autonomous driving DRIVE SW platform. Candidates will work in a dynamic environment that emphasizes collaboration and cutting-edge technology. The position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of transportation.
Requirements
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in software design and development.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++/Python.
- Experience with embedded systems involving Linux/RTOS.
- Strong debugging skills from application to kernel level.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop next-generation autonomous vehicle hardware platforms and sensors.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to support new hardware integration.
- Engage with customer teams to customize and productize DRIVE platforms.
- Drive the reliability of the software platform, including RADAR, LiDAR, and Camera sensor processing.
- Analyze complex technical issues across software and hardware domains and drive resolution.
- Work in an environment involving Hypervisor, Linux, and QNX RTOS.
Benefits
- Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
355
FY2026
Approval rate
99.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
7,667
FY2026
Entry-level share
11.9%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-37%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-83%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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